1. The U.S. Flag and Bald Eagle
Symbols of America
The U.S. Flag and Bald Eagle

2. The Flag Many changes since the first official flag of 1777.
June 14, the first Flag Act passed = 13 alternating red & white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue field.
Stars have been added to the flag as new states join the union.

3. Significance of the colors
Red, White & Blue
Colors were significant for the Great Seal of 1782.
Red: Valor and Bravery
White: Purity and Innocence
Blue: Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice

4. Significance of the stars and stripes
Why stars and stripes?
Stars are considered a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal of man.
The stripe is symbolic of the rays of light from the sun.

5. Why was the bald eagle chosen?
The bald eagle was chosen because it symbolized strength, courage, freedom, and immortality.